ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
negate
command
penurious
dubious

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
egotist
slavish
retroactive

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
interminable
serenity
comparable

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
corroborate
conduit
advantageous

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
derelict
rhapsody
illuminate
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."